Manchester United had one player in World Cup action yesterday.
United players
Kobbie Mainoo remained on the sidelines for England, as he is still yet to play a minute of World Cup action.
Senne Lammens was also on the bench as Belgium came back from 0-2 down to beat Senegal 3-2 and make the last 16.
Marcus Rashford was named once again in the starting line-up as England took on the Democratic Republic of Congo.
There have been reports that Rashford may be integrated back into the United first team next season after FC Barcelona refused to take up their option to sign him.
Match vs Congo
The Three Lions surprisingly fell behind after just seven minutes, and it took the English side a while to respond to the shock, but they eventually came out on top 2-1 after two goals from Harry Kane.
Rashford probably felt he had brought his side level in the first half, but his effort was excellently cleared off the line by his former teammate, Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
During his 60 minutes on the pitch, he had zero key passes and failed to connect with any of his cross attempts.
He did make 100% of his passes, though, perhaps playing it too safe as England searched for an equaliser.
Rashford also had three shots on goal, but two of these were classified as big chances missed for his team.
The United forward did complete his only dribble, tackle, and aerial duel in the match.
His replacement, Anthony Gordon, set up both of Kane’s goals, so Rashford will be sweating to see if he retains his place for England’s last 16 encounter with Mexico on Monday morning BST.
Marcus Rashford stats vs DR Congo
| Player Statistics | |
|---|---|
| Goals | 0 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 0.41 |
| Assists | 0 |
| Expected assists (xA) | 0.04 |
| Key passes | 0 |
| Crosses (accurate) | 4 (0) |
| Accurate passes | 27/27 (100%) |
| Passes in opposition half (acc.) | 23/23 (100%) |
| Passes in own half (acc.) | 4/4 (100%) |
| Long balls (accurate) | 1/1 (100%) |
| Total shots | 3 |
| Shots on target | 1 |
| Shots blocked | 0 |
| Big chances missed | 2 |
| Touches | 43 |
| Unsuccessful touches | 3 |
| Dribbles (successful) | 1 (1) |
| Was fouled | 1 |
| Possession lost | 8 |
| Total carrying distance | 150.5 m |
| Carries | 13 |
| Progressive carries | 4 |
| Total progression | 89.7 m |
| Progressive carrying distance | 91.6 m |
| Longest progressive carry | 36.9 m |
| Def. contributions | 2 |
| Tackles (won) | 1 (1) |
| Interceptions | 0 |
| Clearances | 1 |
| Blocked shots | 0 |
| Recoveries | 1 |
| Ground duels (won) | 6 (3) |
| Aerial duels (won) | 1 (1) |
| Fouls | 2 |
| Dribbled past | 1 |
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